Well-off businessman, Daniel, falls hard for a bisexual (maybe play-gay-for-a-reason) man, Kyril, in 'Bulgarian Lovers.' I can see the attraction and obsession and it's sad to say, this is typical for some homosexual men: hounds attempting to catch the rabbit or the challenge is more enticing than what's easily retrievable: fellow gay males. Though I liked the movie, it was hard to watch this man's infatuation with such a user, make that a potentially and enormously dangerous user. His friends, who mistakenly refer to him as "girl" as he's anything but, even try and sway him. Despite Daniel knowing the risks, and the already taken foreigner Kyril, he aids this stranger in multiple "scams" or charades, while settling for sex as repayment. I liked some of the scenes that showed what was going on in Daniel's mind or what he wanted to happen, as it definitely showed the director knew how to make a stylish product. The movie unfortunately eventually runs out of steam and seemingly had to rush the plot in the final act. Also, many culture differences escaped me; yes, this proves my ignorance, but I would basically have to be a world traveler to follow some of their dealings or financial transactions. And regrettably, towards the end, it gets hard to tell real from fantasy. Such as, there's new developing subplots in the closing involving the mystical "Pulp Fiction" type package and a seductive cousin – was that for real, or not, or just an 'All About Eve' reference? Recommended, well acted and well made, though I would absolutely say middle of the road gay-cinema. I've seen a lot worse and a whole lot better.
Review of Bulgarian Lovers
